Spanish Queen Olives in Brine from Mexico
Large Spanish Queen olives fermented in brine, hand-harvested and packed whole for gourmet retail. HTS 2005.70.97.00 applies to these non-vinegar, non-frozen olive preparations.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Provide phytosanitary certificates proving treatment against pests like olive fruit fly
• Declare exact brine salt concentration to comply with FDA sodium labeling rules
• Separate bulk drums from retail jars in documentation to prevent bulk reclassification